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70blazer · 07-17-2003, 05:41 AM

I just picked up a new project and want to start with changing the oil canister out for the regular oil filters. I need to know where I can get a screw on converter to change it over. Any responses would be greatly appreciated.

JimKshortstep4x4 · 07-17-2003, 06:26 AM

I bought mine from Summit.

Jim

toms68cst · 07-17-2003, 07:48 AM

I just went through this. I bought my oil filter bypass from the local Chevy dealer for about 20 bucks. I think most parts stores carry a conversion kit for less.

Watch the sizes of the two bolts that hold the oil filter bypass valve to the block. The older small blocks had smaller diameter bolts. Yours should be the larger bolt size if it's an original block. They will also have to be a little shorter to fit the new oil filter bypass.

I'm actually going back to the cannister type. I think they are a better HD filter than the screw-on type. (Or so I've been told.) You can get the filters at any good parts store.

ChevLoRay · 07-17-2003, 09:13 AM

Whoever is using the older cartridge style filters should be aware that converting to spin-on is good, but your failure to maintain the gasket that fits between the adapter and the block, can be death to your engine.

My uncle had a '67 Caprice, with the adapter. He changed the oil one day, and failed to replace that gasket. With cold weather, the gasket blew out and caused #2, 3 and 4 mains to turn in the block before my aunt shut the engine off.

Those gaskets get hard and brittle, as they age. Don't ignore them.

Custom 68 · 07-17-2003, 09:22 AM

Heres my story ChevLoRay (related to JLo

) anyway I am rebuilding my engine that I had converted 15 or so years ago all I have is the aluminum piece with the new spot for the spin on filter. I can not find a gasket or o-Ring for it. I finally went to the parts store and looked at most of the oil filters and found one that would work I bought the filter and am going to use the gasket off it. I have not started (nor installed) the engine is there another alternative or should I just buy a new converter? I am perplexed. Maybe my parts people here dont have a clue? What have you all done?
Thanks
Dave
PS I know Tom68Cst and I had this dialog a month or so ago and have yet to find what I am looking for...

bucket · 07-17-2003, 10:23 AM

custom 68.....

i went through the same thing two days ago while finishing the rebuild on my 327. mine had been converted to spin-on sometime way back and the large gasket was missing. i bought a canister filter element just for the gasket that came with it. works great.

be aware that there is also a smaller diameter gasket that fits between the bypass housing and the conversion housing. make sure you have that too.

mr gasket sells these spin-on conversion kits for around 12 bucks.

70blazer · 07-17-2003, 11:38 AM

I checked and my local Mr. Gasket dealer had it. Thanks for the info.

Custom 68 · 07-17-2003, 11:54 AM

THANKS! I had wondered about a second gasket. Sounds like I will just pickup another kit. Mine is the older version.
Dave

07-17-2003, 05:41 AM	#1
70blazer Registered User Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Utah Posts: 239	1969 oil canister conversion? I just picked up a new project and want to start with changing the oil canister out for the regular oil filters. I need to know where I can get a screw on converter to change it over. Any responses would be greatly appreciated. __________________ 1967 Suburban, my kids call it the SuburBEAN cuz its long and green.

07-17-2003, 07:48 AM	#3
toms68cst Registered User Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: Bismarck, ND Posts: 4,296	I just went through this. I bought my oil filter bypass from the local Chevy dealer for about 20 bucks. I think most parts stores carry a conversion kit for less. Watch the sizes of the two bolts that hold the oil filter bypass valve to the block. The older small blocks had smaller diameter bolts. Yours should be the larger bolt size if it's an original block. They will also have to be a little shorter to fit the new oil filter bypass. I'm actually going back to the cannister type. I think they are a better HD filter than the screw-on type. (Or so I've been told.) You can get the filters at any good parts store. __________________ Unrestored 68 C-10 CST. Original 327. 4-Speed CH465. 50k or so miles. TREASURER, Drum Brake Club.

07-17-2003, 09:13 AM	#4
ChevLoRay Old Skool Club Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Benton, AR "The Heart of Arkansas" Posts: 10,880	Whoever is using the older cartridge style filters should be aware that converting to spin-on is good, but your failure to maintain the gasket that fits between the adapter and the block, can be death to your engine. My uncle had a '67 Caprice, with the adapter. He changed the oil one day, and failed to replace that gasket. With cold weather, the gasket blew out and caused #2, 3 and 4 mains to turn in the block before my aunt shut the engine off. Those gaskets get hard and brittle, as they age. Don't ignore them. __________________ Member Nr. 2770 '96 GMC Sportside; 4.3/SLT - Daily driven....constantly needs washed. '69 C-10 SWB; 350/TH400 - in limbo The older I get, the better I was.

07-17-2003, 09:22 AM	#5
Custom 68 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Springfield, MO Posts: 2,939	I need a gasket Heres my story ChevLoRay (related to JLo ) anyway I am rebuilding my engine that I had converted 15 or so years ago all I have is the aluminum piece with the new spot for the spin on filter. I can not find a gasket or o-Ring for it. I finally went to the parts store and looked at most of the oil filters and found one that would work I bought the filter and am going to use the gasket off it. I have not started (nor installed) the engine is there another alternative or should I just buy a new converter? I am perplexed. Maybe my parts people here dont have a clue? What have you all done? Thanks Dave PS I know Tom68Cst and I had this dialog a month or so ago and have yet to find what I am looking for... __________________ Dave 1968 Custom Chevy with turbo charged 5.3 gen III 4l80e swap 1967-71 GMC 3/4 ton long step 4x4 (not sure what year exactly?) "A good friend will bail you out of jail...but a true friend will be sitting next to you saying "that was frekin awesome". "If it doesn't fit force it...If it breaks then it needed to be replaced anyway!"

07-17-2003, 11:38 AM	#7
70blazer Registered User Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Utah Posts: 239	Thanks I checked and my local Mr. Gasket dealer had it. Thanks for the info. __________________ 1967 Suburban, my kids call it the SuburBEAN cuz its long and green.

07-17-2003, 06:26 AM	#2
JimKshortstep4x4 Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Muskegon,MI,USA Posts: 6,026	I bought mine from Summit. Jim

07-17-2003, 10:23 AM	#6
bucket Registered User Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Shawnee, KS Posts: 923	custom 68..... i went through the same thing two days ago while finishing the rebuild on my 327. mine had been converted to spin-on sometime way back and the large gasket was missing. i bought a canister filter element just for the gasket that came with it. works great. be aware that there is also a smaller diameter gasket that fits between the bypass housing and the conversion housing. make sure you have that too. mr gasket sells these spin-on conversion kits for around 12 bucks.

07-17-2003, 11:54 AM	#8
Custom 68 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Springfield, MO Posts: 2,939	THANKS! I had wondered about a second gasket. Sounds like I will just pickup another kit. Mine is the older version. Dave __________________ Dave 1968 Custom Chevy with turbo charged 5.3 gen III 4l80e swap 1967-71 GMC 3/4 ton long step 4x4 (not sure what year exactly?) "A good friend will bail you out of jail...but a true friend will be sitting next to you saying "that was frekin awesome". "If it doesn't fit force it...If it breaks then it needed to be replaced anyway!"



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